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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
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May 2025 in “Cosmetics” Sunscreen technology is improving with new ingredients and methods to better protect skin from sun damage.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Radiofrequency devices can help remove or grow hair, but more research is needed.
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
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Combining medications with scalp care and lifestyle changes boosts hair growth and reduces medication side effects.
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July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
Hirsutism in women is mostly due to PCOS and can be managed with oral contraceptives and hair removal methods.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Laser therapy effectively treats all stages of hidradenitis suppurativa, offering a reliable alternative to medication.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Non-laser devices show promise in treating hair issues, but more research is needed.
August 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Combining light therapy with certain substances improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” Fotobiomodulação uses light to help heal tissues and reduce inflammation.
October 2022 in “Journal of ophthalmology” Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Photobiomodulation is safe and effective for treating certain conditions like nerve pain and hair loss.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
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March 2019 in “Medicine” Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
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November 2025 in “Healthcare” Combining a 675 nm laser with isotretinoin improves acne treatment results.
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Red fluorescence in AGA scalps is linked to different microbes.